About the Brewery
Heineken Brewery was founded in Amsterdam in 1873 by Gerard Adriaan Heineken. Today, Heineken is part of the global Heineken International Group, exporting its beers to over 190 countries and producing a wide range of lagers and specialty beers.
What type of beer is Heineken?
Heineken is a pale lager, brewed using bottom fermentation for a crisp, refreshing taste.
Popular variants include:
- Heineken Lager: the classic lager with mild malt sweetness and gentle hop bitterness.
- Heineken 0.0: alcohol-free version maintaining the lager’s crisp flavour.
What percent alcohol is Heineken?
- Heineken Lager: around 5% ABV
- Heineken 0.0: alcohol-free
What does Heineken taste like?
Heineken is known for a clean, crisp, and slightly bitter flavour, with light malt notes and a smooth, refreshing finish.
What is special about Heineken?
For starters, it is brewed with only the finest ingredients. The water used to brew Heineken comes from natural springs in the Netherlands, and the hops are sourced from family-owned farms in Germany. This attention to quality ensures that every batch of beer produced is consistently delicious.
In addition to being brewed with quality ingredients, Heineken is also fermented using a unique yeast strain that gives the beer its distinctive flavour. This yeast has been passed down through generations of brewers, and is part of what makes the beer so special.
Finally, Heineken is known for its iconic green bottle, which was introduced in 1886. The green bottle helps protect the beer's flavour by filtering out sunlight, ensuring that every sip of the brew is as fresh as possible.
Who drinks Heineken?
Heineken is popular with drinkers who enjoy European-style lagers, crisp and refreshing beers, and easily recognisable premium brands.
Is Heineken suitable for vegetarians & vegans?
Heineken is considered suitable for vegetarians and vegans, containing no animal-derived ingredients.
